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J610 JOU

1998 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Mazda RX-781,779 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ610 JOU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2023

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 61,459 miles

under shields fitted obscuring testers view

Pass 1 Sep 2016 61,069 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 73,443 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2014 72,391 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 69,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

OSR driveshaft seal leaking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 68,755 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 107,023 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 105,059 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres heavily cracked

Fail 12 Nov 2009 105,051 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres heavily cracked

Fail 5 Nov 2009 105,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres badly perished

drivers door outer lock not secured properly though still operating

Pass 6 Nov 2008 98,535 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres poor condition

n/s steering rack gaiter poor

rear discs poor

Pass 20 Jul 2006 98,436 miles

all tyres side walls poor condition, n/s/f worn low on inner edge

o/s rear shocker weeping oil

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-7?

Based on 26,447 MOT tests across 3,809 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
971
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
3,809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 690
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 676
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 639
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 521
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J610 JOU is a 1998 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 81,779 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda RX-7 fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 690 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J610 JOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J610 JOU registered?

J610 JOU is a 1998 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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The MOT history for J610 JOU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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